How far is Palm Island from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Palm Island (Palm Island Airport) is 262 miles / 422 kilometers / 228 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RCM) to Palm Island (PMK) is 429 miles / 690 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 43 minutes.

Distance from Richmond to Palm Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Palm Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 262.464 miles
• 422.395 kilometers
• 228.075 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula

• 262.479 miles
• 422.419 kilometers
• 228.088 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Richmond to Palm Island?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Palm Island Airport is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Palm Island?

There is no time difference between Richmond and Palm Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Palm Island Airport (PMK)

On average, flying from Richmond to Palm Island generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 140 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Palm Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Palm Island Airport (PMK).

Airport information

Origin	Richmond Airport
City:	Richmond
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	RCM
ICAO Code:	YRMD
Coordinates:	20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E

Destination	Palm Island Airport
City:	Palm Island
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	PMK
ICAO Code:	YPAM
Coordinates:	18°45′19″S, 146°34′51″E